The Mexico-izing of America - Think Atheist2016-12-09T16:10:24Zhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/the-mexico-izing-of-america?commentId=1982180%3AComment%3A1287534&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noActually, it was Standard Ope…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-04:1982180:Comment:12883702013-04-04T01:39:02.390ZMelvinotishttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Melvinotis
<p>Actually, it was Standard Operating Procedure in Mafia controlled NYC. This is not really a new story, just an old story in a new venue. Intimidation can have the possibility of working in any circumstance where risks outweigh the costs..</p>
<p>We can take as given that all officials love their families, no matter where they operate. </p>
<p>Actually, it was Standard Operating Procedure in Mafia controlled NYC. This is not really a new story, just an old story in a new venue. Intimidation can have the possibility of working in any circumstance where risks outweigh the costs..</p>
<p>We can take as given that all officials love their families, no matter where they operate. </p> Housing all those users and p…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-04:1982180:Comment:12882762013-04-04T00:59:32.634ZUnseenhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Unseen
<p>Housing all those users and people in the low end of the drug trade is a huge drag on the state and federal budgets, too.</p>
<p>Housing all those users and people in the low end of the drug trade is a huge drag on the state and federal budgets, too.</p> Ending the drug war is the fi…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-04:1982180:Comment:12885392013-04-04T00:18:46.152ZJimmy Russellhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/JimmyRussell
<p>Ending the drug war is the first step in solving a lot of our problems. It would ripple through so many aspects of our lives. Get organized religion under control and do something about the ever increasing wage gap and fuck we just might make it. </p>
<p>Ending the drug war is the first step in solving a lot of our problems. It would ripple through so many aspects of our lives. Get organized religion under control and do something about the ever increasing wage gap and fuck we just might make it. </p> That was the springboard TO a…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-03:1982180:Comment:12885332013-04-03T23:40:22.451ZUnseenhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Unseen
<p>That was the springboard TO a discussion of suppose what's happening there were to spread across the U.S. If I had wanted to limit it to Texas I would have titled the post "The Mexico-izing of Texas."</p>
<p>That was the springboard TO a discussion of suppose what's happening there were to spread across the U.S. If I had wanted to limit it to Texas I would have titled the post "The Mexico-izing of Texas."</p> Then I'm afraid you have me c…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-03:1982180:Comment:12882632013-04-03T22:34:11.024Zarchaeopteryxhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/xn/detail/u_2gskiyna07rt3
<p>Then I'm afraid you have me confused - could you possibly explain what you might have meant by this, other than the obvious: "Rather it's a reference to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/us/second-prosecutor-shot-to-death-in-texas-county.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0" target="_blank">the situation in Texas</a>"?</p>
<p>Then I'm afraid you have me confused - could you possibly explain what you might have meant by this, other than the obvious: "Rather it's a reference to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/us/second-prosecutor-shot-to-death-in-texas-county.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0" target="_blank">the situation in Texas</a>"?</p> You're creating a sidebar abo…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-03:1982180:Comment:12882562013-04-03T21:57:01.973ZUnseenhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Unseen
<p>You're creating a sidebar about Texas. My post wasn't about the Mexico-izing of Texas but of the whole country. </p>
<p>You're creating a sidebar about Texas. My post wasn't about the Mexico-izing of Texas but of the whole country. </p> So, you're a cop and some dud…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-03:1982180:Comment:12884022013-04-03T15:15:33.935ZUnseenhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Unseen
<p>So, you're a cop and some dude pulls you aside and shows a criminal colleague of his standing near nearby your wife and child with a "we know how to reach you" look on his face. It's either live in mortal fear for your family or do them a small favor, plus there's some cash they want you to take. Actually, they make you take it. That's how it starts. </p>
<p>Sure this thing has gone one from time to time here, but I wonder. Now, with the drug gangs moving to the north, whether it's going to…</p>
<p>So, you're a cop and some dude pulls you aside and shows a criminal colleague of his standing near nearby your wife and child with a "we know how to reach you" look on his face. It's either live in mortal fear for your family or do them a small favor, plus there's some cash they want you to take. Actually, they make you take it. That's how it starts. </p>
<p>Sure this thing has gone one from time to time here, but I wonder. Now, with the drug gangs moving to the north, whether it's going to become as epidemic as it is south of the border. You're not really providing me with much hope, Belle.</p> You seem to be describing the…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-03:1982180:Comment:12883972013-04-03T15:03:28.410Zarchaeopteryxhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/xn/detail/u_2gskiyna07rt3
<p>You seem to be describing the, "<em>I've got your back</em>" concept, which is great when you're going up against the bad guys, whether in war or the police force, but there should be a common understanding that that concept ends at illegal activity, despite the fact that it must be difficult to live on a cop's salary while watching high-end drug dealers driving Mercedes'.</p>
<p>Then too, even from childhood, everyone hates a tattle-tale.</p>
<p>You seem to be describing the, "<em>I've got your back</em>" concept, which is great when you're going up against the bad guys, whether in war or the police force, but there should be a common understanding that that concept ends at illegal activity, despite the fact that it must be difficult to live on a cop's salary while watching high-end drug dealers driving Mercedes'.</p>
<p>Then too, even from childhood, everyone hates a tattle-tale.</p> Do you honestly think the med…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-03:1982180:Comment:12882142013-04-03T13:12:39.497ZUnseenhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/Unseen
<p><em><strong>Do you honestly think the media has no stake in the matter?</strong></em></p>
<p><span>And yet, you assert that the intimidations you mention are ignored by the media. Why? The media like ratings!</span></p>
<p><span>I'm no dope. I understand that intimidation and threats of law enforcement are nothing new. Until now, the murdering of law enforcement officials has been relatively rare (by comparison with Mexico, for example). </span></p>
<p><span>My question which YOU seem to be…</span></p>
<p><em><strong>Do you honestly think the media has no stake in the matter?</strong></em></p>
<p><span>And yet, you assert that the intimidations you mention are ignored by the media. Why? The media like ratings!</span></p>
<p><span>I'm no dope. I understand that intimidation and threats of law enforcement are nothing new. Until now, the murdering of law enforcement officials has been relatively rare (by comparison with Mexico, for example). </span></p>
<p><span>My question which YOU seem to be missing is whether this is going to become more common.</span></p> "I wonder if anything can eff…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-04-03:1982180:Comment:12879682013-04-03T07:34:28.804ZSagacious Hawkhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/SagaciousHawk
<p>"I wonder if anything can effectively put a stop to it."<br/><br/>Batman. He has no jurisdiction.</p>
<p>"I wonder if anything can effectively put a stop to it."<br/><br/>Batman. He has no jurisdiction.</p>